Climate change
Climate Commission advises NZ Government on meeting low-emission goal
June 09, 2021 12:15 AM PDT| By Neha SimpySummary Climate commission advised the Government, outlining ways to achieve its climate related objectives. The New Zealand Government has time until December this year to establish the initial three emissions budgets out to 2035. PM Ardern o.....
How is China progressing towards its sustainable development goals?
June 05, 2021 07:17 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary China is the world’s leading greenhouse gases polluter, as per the World Bank report. The country’s current 5-year plan aims at shifting investment from coal to sustainable technology. China plans to achieve carbon neutrali.....
What is New Zealand’s energy mix? How does it plan to reduce carbon footprint?
June 04, 2021 01:20 AM PDT| By SonalNew Zealand has a well-developed energy sector. Roughly 60% of the energy supply of New Zealand comes from oil, coal, and gas, while the remaining 40% comes from renewable energy sources. Renewable energy comes from natural sources, which are natura...
What’s brewing in the mining industry as ESG debate heats up
June 02, 2021 02:36 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The mining industry is witnessing growing calls to adopt new standards to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. Various mining space players are taking active steps with ESG on their agendas. With more educated co.....
Climate Change Commission delivers final report to New Zealand Government
May 30, 2021 07:27 PM PDT| By SonalSummary Climate Change Commission will give the final plan to cut carbon emissions to NZ government on Monday. Over 15k submissions have been made on the Commission’s draft advice given in January. Government would require adapting an el.....
Explained: Climate Change and the Role of Mining Industry
May 28, 2021 02:37 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Paris Agreement on climate change has laid down a long-term goal of lowering the global average temperature by 20C compared to pre-industrial levels. Produced primarily from industrial activities, carbon dioxide emissions contribute.....
How climate change policies are impacting oil giants: opportunity vs risk
May 27, 2021 09:48 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The oil & gas sector needs to address the global calls for lowering carbon emissions. The sector’s operations and the products produced create considerable global emissions. The introduction of climate change policies can hel.....
How can a shift in clean energy initiatives spark job creation in Australia?
May 23, 2021 06:06 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Australia has been observing significant progress in renewable energy resources. The transition to renewables will create jobs in the local manufacturing industry and create new opportunities for an array of Australians. Australia&rsqu.....
Elon Musk Calls for Renewable Energy Audits by Bitcoin Miners
May 20, 2021 11:57 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and Bitcoin flip-flopper Elon Musk said on Thursday that concerns about Bitcoin’s environmental impact could be addressed by audits of renewable energy used by its miners. Source: © Niserin | Megapixl.com In a.....